But I think I found a meatloaf that I like better than my own, which is the meatloaf my mom makes.
Enter The Pioneer Woman’s Favorite Meatloaf.
I made it this morning before work, although I didn’t make the sauce till the oven was preheating. I read the recipe a couple times before I printed it out a few weeks ago, just to make sure there was nothing objectionable in it–I don’t trust most meatloaves. They’re a little sketchy, and a lot of times they contain things like onions. Still, Ree has never steered me wrong, so I gave this a try. I halved the recipe (although I forgot to halve the milk, and ended up having to toss in a buttload of breadcrumbs to help soak it up), and still got a good-sized loaf.
I think the tangy-sweet ketchup was the best part about it. I should’ve used thinner bacon, and the next time, I might cook it longer, just because I like the burnt bits of ketchup. I made mashed potatoes to go with, but the bambino ate most of them. No matter. For dessert, the 3 of us shared one of these:
I figured I’d have to share it with the bambino, but I didn’t expect Jay to want any. Which was fine–I didn’t have to feel like a hog eating the whole thing by myself!
There’s still plenty of time to enter my doughnut pan giveaway. I figured I’d answer a couple of the comments here on my blog, since I don’t want to be rude & just ignore my commenters. Plus, I don’t want to clog up the entries, then have to figure out how to exclude myself when I randomly generate the winner. And, it’s something different. So here goes:
DMCGirl–I thought the doughnuts were more along the lines of spongecake. I’m going to attempt different recipes in the near future–I’ll let you know what I come across!
Abby–The couple of doughnut holes I got were the result of my filling the molds with too much batter. I didn’t think to glaze or dunk them in sugar, but I should’ve!
Michelle–No worries. Normally I’m a stickler for people following the rules, but I’m not going to be a giveaway-nazi on anything but my cut-off time on Friday.
Tracy–I don’t think the doughnuts are going to help my waistline either…But they’re so good!
I’m glad it was good – I’ll have to try my hand at it when Ernie gets home!
That looks sooo good, and great pictures too!
Katie–It WAS good…Lots of leftovers, too!
DMCGirl–Thanks! Everything I’ve made from The Pioneer Woman has been delicious!
I hate meatloaf but the better half is always asking for it. With you and the Pioneer Woman’s approval, I might have to give this a go :)
I’d give it a try–Everything’s better with bacon!
I have been snooping around her site lately too. She has simple ingredients and I love that!
DMC–Her stuff reminds me a lot of my brother-in-law’s cooking…It’s home-cooking at its finest.
I love meatloaf and like you I’ve never found a recipe better than my mom’s. But bacon on meatloaf? I’ve died and gone to heaven. Must. Try. Now.